27. God’s Favorite Word

What if unity is one of the things God cares about most?

In this teaching on Psalm 133, John Ortberg explores unity, reconciliation, the Trinity, and Jesus' remarkable prayer that His followers would be one.

Moving from Psalm 133 to Ephesians 4 and John 17, John shows how unity is not merely a church strategy or relational ideal. It is rooted in the very nature of God Himself. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit live in perfect love, mutual submission, delight, and harmony.

This episode explores:
- Psalm 133 and unity
- Ephesians 4 and "one"
- The Trinity as a model for relationships
- Jesus' prayer for His followers
- Inclusion and reconciliation
- Becoming a builder of harmony

Featuring reflections on:
- Dale Bruner
- Greg Ten Elshof
- Dallas Willard
- William Shakespeare
- Bill Gaither

Scriptures:
- Psalm 133
- Ephesians 4:3–6
- John 17:20–23

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📚 Today's Resources:
William Shakespeare, “The Phoenix and The Turtle”

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00:00 Psalm 133 & God's Favorite Word
00:31 Repair Work & Getting Names Right
01:01 How Good and Pleasant It Is
01:55 Oil, Dew & God's Blessing
02:20 Why Unity Matters So Much
02:38 One Spirit, One Lord, One God
03:19 The Mystery of the Trinity
04:10 Life Inside the Trinity
05:28 The Eternal Dance of Love
05:57 Shakespeare & Becoming One
06:50 Created for Oneness
07:41 Jesus' Prayer in John 17
08:28 "May They Also Be In Us"
09:27 Invited Into the Life of God
10:07 Bill Gaither & The Circle of Music
11:14 Welcomed Into the Center
11:49 Becoming an Includer
12:14 Repairing Relationships
12:52 How Good and Pleasant It Is